Wednesday, November 5, 2008

The Election

Well, the election has come and a socialist baby-killer has been elected as the 44th President of the United States of America. I am saddened that this day has come to this representative republic that was handed down to us with great care from the founding fathers who gave their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, willing to die for the cause of freedom...and we have squandered what they paid so high a price to attain...may God have mercy on us...though we are really just getting what we deserve...for over 30+ years we have slaughtered the most innocent among us, the unborn child and now we are reaping what we have sown...the following article from Jan Markel tells the story:

America Cries, "Give us a King!"

By Jan Markell

There is a story in II Samuel 8 where we see Israel demanding a king. God was not sufficient for them, so they asked for a "real king." They got an evil one -- Saul. America has been in a similar mood. We want a "king" to solve our many problems starting with the economy. So Israel said to Samuel, "Now appoint a king to lead us such as all the other nations have" (II Samuel 8:5). But all the other nations had pagan kings.

God lamented to Samuel and said, "Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do."

Two years ago came a charismatic man named Barack Obama who was engulfed in a cult-like atmosphere. Some actually called him "the messiah." Shrines were built to him. A Web site said, "Obama is god." There has been a messianic fervor, adoration and a worship-like atmosphere surrounding him. At some rallies people fainted at the sight of him. Young children recorded on YouTube sang songs to him stating he would change the world.

The intrigue with this man is global. Newsweek magazine had a headline recently titled, "The World Hopes for its First President." Imagine, a world president! Newsweek states, "In country after country, polls show a record-high fascination with the outcome of the U.S. elections." Newsweek basically said "The international audience really cared less about John McCain, Sarah Palin, or Joe Biden. Somewhere along the road to the White House, Obama became the world's candidate."

Even for those with proper eschatology this sounds alarming. But on the positive side, a barometer as to how late the hour is has been revealed. Newsweek continues, "Obama is a 21st century man with whom the whole world can identify." In Obama's speech in Berlin, Obama said that we are all citizens of the world! Talk about a message on globalism. Will he establish the one-world system?

America longs for a king to take care of us. We demanded change and change we will get! There are YouTube clips of people jumping for joy that Obama will take care of them. As one says, "Obama will pay my mortgage and buy my gas." The entitlement mentality reigns and it is cross-cultural.

As Jack Kinsella says in his recent Omega Intelligence Digest, "In October capitalism passed away after a long illness." He is right. Socialism now is very appealing and being implemented in America. The government is buying up many industries and turning them over to a new Socialist president!

None of the candidates who ran in "Campaign 2008" can save us! Only the Lord God of Israel can do that! But as in Samuel's day, God is not good enough for America. Thus, I believe He has allowed "strong delusion" to filter across the nation and around the world. It says in Isaiah 66:4, "I will choose their delusions." Thus, all has happened for a reason. God removes kings and establishes kings for His own purposes. (Daniel 2:21)

Here's what we do know for sure. In spite of troubling and even perilous times, the Bible still has all the answers, the Holy Spirit is still active, God will still inhabit the praises of His people, there will still be room at the cross, Jesus will still save the lost, and Jesus will still return to the holy city of Jerusalem to establish perfect government: A Theocracy for 1000 years. "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end...."(Isaiah 9:6-7).

About Me

I am married to the former Sandra Lee Sharp and on September 1, 2011, we celebrated 27 years! We have five children, Chris, Ashley, Megan, Cameron and Collin.
I have been in "The Ministry" for 13 years, having come from a law enforcemnt career into the ministry. I served as a Police Officer for the Columbus, Georgia Police Department for 9 years followed by 6 years as a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
I am a graduate of Columbus College in 1986 with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice and I graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2005 with a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree. During my seminary days, I served as the Associate Pastor of Youth & Children at Gorman Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to serving as the Senior Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, I served as the interim Pastor at Lakewood baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama.
Currently, I serve as a Bible Teacher at Calvary Christian School in Columbus, Georgia, having resigned from Fairview in January, 2011.